The exhibition transforms the theme of museum collecting into an independent narrative and shows how new works by contemporary authors are integrated into an already established collection, adding fresh meanings and tones to it. At the center of the project is the ongoing work of the Museum of the History of Religion to expand its collection, which is usually only mentioned in passing. The audience is invited to view the collection as a living organism that has evolved over decades from a few hundred items to an impressive fund that includes tens of thousands of exhibits. This growth becomes clearer through the works of artists from different generations: from well-known masters to those who are just taking their first steps in the profession. The exhibition emphasizes how curators select works for the collection. The motives that are rarely voiced aloud are revealed: filling gaps, creating a representative base for studying religious life, and documenting changing artistic practices. This makes it clear that each new acquisition is not a random find, but part of a thoughtful strategy in which the past and the present are viewed as a single field of research. Find other events in St. Petersburg on KUDAGO.